DELICATA CREAMY SQUASH SOUP

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A rich and creamy soup, great for cold winter nights.

Provided by Sue Haser

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Squash Soup Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 delicata squash, halved lengthwise and seeded
1 onion, chopped
3 cups vegetable broth
1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons butter
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Place the squash, cut sides down, in a baking dish. Add 1/8 inch water in baking dish, cover with foil and bake 35-40 minutes or until tender. Cool.
  • In a large saucepan, melt butter. Add onion and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally until onion is softened but not brown.
  • Scrape the squash out of the flesh and add to onions. Add the stock and heavy cream. Cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, about 25 minutes.
  • Puree the soup in a blender or food processor. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417.3 calories, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Fat 31.6 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 19.4 g, Sodium 344.5 mg, Sugar 8.5 g

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